Epistemis

Prolonged fever

Specialty: General.

  • fever that does not go away
  • I've had a fever for weeks
  • persistent fever

Why it occurs

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  • Autoimmune disease
  • Drug fever

Initial workup

Comprehensive history and examination; hemogram, reactants, blood cultures, serologies and directed imaging.

red flags

Prolonged fever with new murmur, weight loss or night sweats → rule out endocarditis/neoplasia.

Standard management

  • No antibiotic blindly — except instability; guide the study first

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousFever in the immunosuppressed patient
Area
General
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
1
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